• Creative Sustainable Economies
• Wellbeing
• Equality and Inclusivity
• Climate Change

Awards:

BSU Student Society Contribution Award (£250)                                                        Award recognising a BSU societies work to address major Global Challenges. Nominated societies must be recognised and registered as societies with the BSU. The award will be transferred to the BSU Society account.

Prize – £250

Individual Student Award                                                                                               Award for ongoing or recent student work with impact at a local, regional, national or international level that tackles one of the Global Challenges themes of wellbeing, equality and inclusivity, climate change or creative and sustainable economies. A winner will be announced for each of the categories on Friday 6th December.

Prize – £150 to winner and two prizes of £50

CORE or Research Group Contribution Award                                                            Award for CORE or Research Group whose work successfully addresses the Global Challenges. Prize may be used to continue work on the projects recognised.

Prize – £250 contribution to GC related project expenses

Module Lead whose Research Informed Teaching that best addresses the Global Challenges Award                                                                                                            Award for the module that prepares students with the skills and values to address the Global Challenges drawing upon the most recent research/staff research, (one winner announced for each Global Challenges category).

Prize – £100 book voucher

Individual Staff Members Award                                                                                  Award for staff whose work actively addresses one or more of the Global Challenges in Professional Services, Teaching and/or Research. (Nomination in all four GC Areas; three from each area invited to GC prize event where winners are announced.)

Prize – £50 book vouchers for winners

University Research Project Award                                                                              Award for a funded research project, receiving either internal (School of University) or external funding that works to address the Global Challenges.

Prize – £50 book voucher for winner

Please take five minutes to nominate and recognise that contribution: Global Challenges Week Nomination Form 

Date – Tuesday 3^rd December

Students are invited to take part in the Changemaker Challenge as part of Global Challenges week. This is a one-day event where students will work in interdisciplinary groups to explore approaches and solutions to real world challenges. A brief will be set for each of the four Global Challenges and students will work collaboratively in their groups to address one of the four briefs. Academics and experts will be on hand to share their views and help students apply their skills and knowledge to address their brief. In the afternoon students will present their ideas to an external panel including business, community and alumni partners. At the end of the day a £500 first place prize will be awarded to the group who have successfully worked towards their brief and £250 for second prize. All students who take part will receive a digital certificate.

Why should I take part?

The Changemaker Challenge is an exciting opportunity to do something outside of your degree that enhances both your time at the university and your employability prospects. You will further develop your transferable skills including teamwork, presentation skills and time management, whilst working collaboratively with your peers from across the university. The Challenge is designed in a way so that there is no requirement for previous knowledge or understanding of the topic.

What Challenges can I choose from?

Challenge 1 – Zero Hunger

More students are experiencing financial difficulty which can lead to food poverty and people not being able to afford to eat healthily.  What can we do as a community to improve this?

Challenge Maker- Brighton Student Union

External partners – Brighton & Hove Food Partnership

Challenge 2 – Climate Change

As consumers we understand the importance of making ethical and environmentally responsible choices, yet often our actions fall short. How might communities better connect to environmental and ethical issues so that it leads us to more sustainable behaviours?

Challenge Maker – University of Brighton Sustainability Team

External partners -Cat Fletcher, Co-founder of Freegle & Brighton Free Shop

Challenge 3 – Housing

Housing is a fundamental human right recognized under international law, yet both globally and locally, people are finding it increasingly difficult to access decent, secure, and affordable homes. What measures can be taken to help more people realize their right to housing?

Challenge Maker – The Shift, international human rights organisation

External partners – Brighton and Hove Community Land Trust

• Gill Williams, Brighton and Hove Council, Cabinet member for Housing and New Homes and Senior Lecturer, School of Business and Law.

Challenge 4 – Brighton’s Creative Economy

Brighton and Hove is home to a vibrant creative and digital sector but has untapped potential. How can we, as a community, create more opportunities to nurture and retain emerging creative and digital talent within the region?

Challenge Maker- Sussex Contemporary

External partners – Silicon Brighton

Students and staff are invited to take part in planting 140 new trees on Falmer campus!

This is a brilliant opportunity to get out into nature, improve biodiversity and have a lasting impact on campus.

When – Wednesday 27^th November from 12.00 to 16.00.

Where – Meet outside Checkland on Falmer campus.

To book a place complete the sign-up form here.

We will provide all the necessary tools, including gloves, spades, shovels etc. Please bring weather-appropriate clothing that you won’t mind getting dirty and sturdy footwear.

In recognition of the United Nations World Environment Day on 5 June, with the theme ‘solutions to plastic pollution’, join us for a litter pick on the Moulsecoomb campus to #BeatPlasticPollution.

Meet outside Mithras Annexe 12noon on Thursday 01 June to collect litter pickers, bags and gloves – all equipment will be provided. Please wear appropriate footwear and clothing for the days weather.

What is World Environment Day and why should I get involved?

World Environment Day is the largest global platform for environmental public outreach and is celebrated by millions of people across the world and this year is being hosted by Côte D’Ivoire. To keep global warming below 1.5°C this century, we must halve annual greenhouse gas emissions by 2030. Without action, exposure to air pollution beyond safe guidelines will increase by 50 per cent within the decade and plastic waste flowing into aquatic ecosystems will nearly triple by 2040. This year the theme of solutions to plastic pollution aims to highlight the action we must take to #BeatPlasticPollution, find solutions and reduce the use and production of plastic.

 Find out more about World Environment Day and solutions from across the world: Stories – Environment Day | United Nations, including how Nzambi and her team in Kenya are making paving bricks from recycled plastic.

Also read how Brighton graduate Tom Meades design studio, gomi, produces portable Bluetooth speakers made from waste plastic and  second-life e-bike batteries: Brighton graduate launches new sustainable speakers made from waste plastic and e-bike batteries.

A mechanic from Bike for Life South will be providing free bike checks 23 May at Falmer and 24 May at Moulsecoomb, 11am – 3pm.

These sessions are funded from the Department for Transport’s Capability & Ambition Fund, through Brighton and Hove City Council.

The basic maintenance check offered includes minor mechanical adjustments and cycle advice including:

1. Bikeability advice such as use of gears, brakes and on road safety tips.
2. Recommended bike shops and services.
3. Help with the comfort of your bike set up / riding position.
4. Advice on locking your cycle and correct helmet fitting.
5. Bike servicing at a later date not covered by your 30-minute appointment.

It is expected that bike owners remain present when their bikes are being looked at, so they can benefit from the mechanics tips and advice on how to handle to most basic repairs and maintenance checks.

The Dr Bike team does not provide a full bike service, but it can give an advice whether such service is required considering the condition of a bike. They can also recommend bike shops in a city offering such services.

Drop in and bring your bike along to the mechanic anytime between 11am-3pm, at the following locations:

• Tuesday 22 May, Falmer Campus, outside the Checkland building
• Wednesday 23 May, Moulsecoomb Campus, outside the Advanced Engineering Building

Please be aware spaces are not guaranteed.

Get Inspired. Take Action. Be a part of the green revolution on Earth Day! 

Earth Day is an annual day of global action for our planet and this year’s theme is Invest In Our Planet and you can get involved!

• Check out the 52 ways you can invest in our planet – are you doing some already? Earth Day Tips | Earth Day Network
• How much do you know about our earth? Test your knowledge with the Earth Day quizzes Earth Day Quiz | Official Earth Day Website | earthday.org
• Learn more about Earth Day and how to take action: Earth Day 2023 – Earth Day

Join the Brighton Beach Clean!

Join Surfers Against Sewage for a beach clean in Hove – 22 April from 10am: Earth Day Brighton and Hove beach clean Tickets, Sat 22 Apr 2023 at 10:00 | Eventbrite